RN - Med/Surg - Sign On Bonus!

Ochsner Health•Kenner, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health has made significant progress since its opening in 1942, maintaining a steadfast commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. The organization attributes its achievements to the dedicated employees who contribute daily. At Ochsner, every employee, whether directly involved in patient care or in a supporting role, is seen as making a difference. This job involves acting as a leader in providing patient care, utilizing the nursing process within the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role requires effective delegation, direction, and assistance to licensed and ancillary team members, accountability for quality patient outcomes, and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The incumbent is expected to contribute to unit and department strategic goals and demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability for their practice, aligning with the company's philosophy of nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Certification in clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.